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On 5/3/2024 at 6:28 PM, AustinRacing said:

Have you noticed locals prune trees to the extreme with no leaves remaining. We had our village done, not a single leaf on any tree. My neighbor another example. She does it once in a while. Attached photo after a week, some green stuff coming out. Question is why bother having a tree if you go Kojak on them. 

They cut every tree in our village like this 3 years in a row.  Half of the trees are now dead (only stumps remaining) and the other half are clearly diseased and weakened.  Thai gardening at it's finest. 

We live in bass-ackward times.

Plastic bags are deemed bad for carrying your shopping home and reusing them but it is perfectly OK, and expected, to have to purchase plastic bags to pick up dogs excrement preserving it in a plastic grave which will be buried in a landfill and remain entombed for years, which if left alone would return to the earth within a few days at most.

Further proof of the lack of sense any of this makes, is the fact that people get so bent out of shape when they see dog feces but aren't bothered in the slightest with the septic waste (human excrement) from every house in the city draining into the street drains, which often flood and spreads nasty bacteria and smells, and in some villages, like the one I reside in Bangkok, the garden team uses the water from the street drains to water the public area gardens and parks where the children play and the dogs are walked.

Many things in the world we now live in are laughable due to the lack of logic applied and misguided "outrage"... 😂🤦‍♂️

Waiting for the outrage to come regarding how vile bird poop is and what over-the-top "solutions" will be devised. 😂

It's often best to just sit back and just smile at all the absurdity instead of trying to make any sense of it all. 😊

File for a return from Amazon. Anyone who has dealt with NBTC previously would likely give you the same advice. 

"The Thai authorities remain vigilant, cracking down on such activities to protect consumer interests and uphold the law." 

Replace the word "consumer" with Tobacco Authority of Thailand, formerly known as Thailand Tobacco Monopoly (TTM) for a more accurate statement. 

Only 1 out of the 4 motorcyclists in the picture is wearing a helmet.  2 out of the 4 are wearing a mask. 

Picture perfect for the safety attitudes.????‍♂️

Turns out he is a Thai national. Don't expect the original story to be corrected in the media. 

Villa Market Bangkok has this. Perhaps they have it there too or can get it if you ask.

Plastic is used in nearly everything today. Vehicles, computers, cooking appliances, food packages, drinks, etc... the list is inexhaustible yet we are supposed to believe that banning plastic shopping bags is going to make the difference. The Facts don't add up!

Stop drinking the Koolaid!

On 12/14/2018 at 12:02 AM, ocddave said:

I carry my Passport, Thai Car/Motorcycle Drivers License's, and my Pink Card with me wherever I go, so not too worried. I am guessing I am more legal, especially on the road, or while travelling, then most Thai's, let alone other Farang's. I use a BellRoy Passport sleeve/wallet, it keeps everything together, and I wear Prana, or North Face convertible pants all the time, so everything is securely in a hard to steal from pocket.

Your post clearly explains and supports your user name ????

Land Traffic Act, B.E. 2522 (1979)
Section 34 covers private cars and mentions drivers should keep in the left-hand side lanes, except in the 5 listed situations.
Section 35 specifically applies to trucks, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and vehicles of lower speeds and states they must keep to the curbside of the roadway as close as possible.

www.thailaws.com/law/t_laws/tlaw0140_5.pdf



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30 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Afaik this sign is not an "official" sign, so the sign itself doesn't have any legal relevance.

I would love to watch you tell that to the police as they write you a ticket.  Good luck with that!

5 minutes ago, kannot said:

Tell the Police that.

Whether they choose to enforce the laws or not is their decision.  Knowing the laws in the country you are driving is your responsibility. 

On 12/2/2018 at 12:05 PM, genericptr said:

Is that really the law here?

Simply stated: Yes, it is the law here. If you drive here, you should know the laws.

I am surprised that anyone thinks that Thai Immigration is going to yield to pressure from the United States government. The banks here already resent the onerous reporting requirements mandated by FATCA.  We are not making any friends over here with our meddling. I would advise caution and a friendly approach to solving this. Even subtle pressure will create a perceived "loss of face" that will only worsen the situation.

On 11/17/2018 at 7:31 AM, glegolo said:

you are talking about "american citizens"... have you as an american ever noticed that there are actually more countries in the world outside US borders??? It feels a bit tragic when we are having topics here on Thai-VISA and all of them are talking about expats in general, you are ONLY considering US citizen and dont get a """" about the rest.

 

glegolo

What a unnecessarily rude reply to a post that is titled "U.S. citizens: "Fact sheet" on income affidavits".

The post is obviously intended to provide specific information for "US citizens".  If it doesn't apply to you, then there is no need to comment.  

I see topics on here regularly which are specific to UK, German, Australian, etc. and don't recall ever seeing an American (or any other for that matter) respond in such a rude manner.  If you are looking for "General Advice" I suggest you not bother with threads that are titled with a specific country name.

To the Op: thank you for the advice.

Same is true for driving in the USA, New Zealand and Australia.  I often rent cars there using only my Thai driving license.  Got stopped in the USA for a check, showed my Thai license and no problems at all. 

20 hours ago, webfact said:

He gave the example of Australia where the tax was hiked every six months and where the cigarette price was now as high as A$30 dollars (Bt700) per packet. 

Funny how they used Australia as an example.  

Some one needs to do some serious research into the negative effects the high tax on cigarettes in Australia and New Zealand is having on the crime rates.  There are frequent and violent attacks happening in the shops there in attempts to steal cigarettes.  People are getting seriously injured in these attacks.  I'm sure the illegal smuggling of cigarettes is a huge problem also.

This is the direct result of taxing a product to the extent it needs to be protected in safes and strongrooms, much like gold and diamonds.  I suspect Thailand will suffer the same consequences but probably a lot sooner than Australia and New Zealand due to the lower income rates here.

I'm guessing the "no tips" is related to the fact that people visiting from China and India have been placing 100 baht notes in their passports to make the entry process smoother.  I imagine there will be some push back from within as I'm sure that's been a big earner for a lot of IO's.

52 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

And even more to the point in 99% / 100% of those countries the public want laws that very strongly limit gun ownership.

As an American I have to say ???? to your 99%/100% comment.  I must only know the 1% ????

Thanks for the update! But are you sure it is not the other way around? First hitted by lightning, after that the insects?
Arjen.

Update: The tree was taken down this morning and confirmed that it was insects (Palm Weevil). These were found inside the tree near the top (the grubs, by the handfuls). They were turning the center of the tree to mulch. Hope they leave the other one alone.

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Hi,
 
I'm from Sweden. Lived 30 years in Sweden. 6 years in Thailand.
 
When I buy stuff I almost always check how much I save if I buy bigger pack. This way I have discovered illogical prices frequently and constantly in Thailand.
 
I'm not talking about street vendors. I'm talking about the big stores.
 
In 7/11, Tesco, big c, makro. Etc.
 
For example, lay chips in 711 20THB for 53g bag and 30THB for 75g bag. 
 
Or in Tesco one San mig Light bottle might be 38THB and 4 bottles is 159THB.
 
Washing deterrents often have illogical prices here too.
 
 
I know, I know, just pay attention and be happy. Ok cool. Done.
 
But why does this happen in Thailand and not in Sweden? 
Does it say more about Sweden or Thailand?
What does it say?
I don't think Thai people are stupid, because I never saw street vendors make this mistake. 
It only happens in the big chains.
And if it's a business practice, why don't they use that same practice in the big chains in Sweden? 
 
What is the difference? Does it say or tell anything about the cultures of Sweden or Thailand?
 
 

Thanks for all the replies. I figured it was too far gone but wanted to make sure before I decided to remove it.

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